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BF51 YMA

2001 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2016
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

48,133 mi
Last recorded48,133 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2015
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF51 YMA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2015 48,133 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 44,379 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2015 44,379 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 May 2014 40,294 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake pads low

Fail 8 May 2014 40,294 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake pads low

Pass 20 May 2013 34,943 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 31,167 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 31,165 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 31,116 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jun 2010 28,058 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 28,055 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Nov 2009 25,247 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 20,805 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 17,076 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 14,441 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2005 11,323 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?

Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
2,964
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
160,823
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 44,475
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,962
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,980
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 33,281
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 32,722
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BF51 YMA is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2001 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 72,567 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda MX-5 fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 44,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BF51 YMA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MX-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 25 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BF51 YMA registered?

BF51 YMA is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 September 2001.

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